GMAT cost: $275 at a test center, $300 online
In the US the GMAT costs $275 at a test center and $300 online, as consistently reported by 2026 guides citing mba.com. Fees vary by country. Rescheduling costs $55 to $180 and cancelling refunds $55 to $120, depending on timing and format. Five score reports are free; extra ones are $35.
GMAC confirms that fees vary by location and that five score reports are free. We could not load GMAC’s fee table directly, so the dollar amounts below are as reported by multiple 2026 guides that agree with each other. Confirm in your mba.com account before you pay. Checked October 11, 2026.
Rescheduling and cancelling
| When you change | Reschedule: center | Reschedule: online | Cancel refund: center | Cancel refund: online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| More than 60 days before | $55 | $60 | $110 | $120 |
| 15 to 60 days before | $110 | $120 | $80 | $90 |
| 14 days or less before | $165 | $180 | $55 | $60 |
As reported by 2026 guides citing mba.com (US). Guides also report that no changes are allowed within 24 hours of your appointment.
What else to budget for
- Official prep. GMAC’s Starter Kit with two practice exams is free; Practice Exams 3 to 6 are paid. See free GMAT resources.
- Retakes. Each attempt is a full fee. GMAC allows 5 attempts in 12 months and 8 in a lifetime.
- Score cancellation and reinstatement. Guides report small fees; check mba.com.
Common questions
Why does the online exam cost more?
Guides consistently report the online exam costs $25 more in the US: $300 against $275 at a test center.
Do fees differ outside the US?
Yes. GMAC says fees vary by location. Your price is shown in your mba.com account when you book.